Khawaja Habibullah Nowshehri

Khawaja Habibullah Nowshehri (c. 1555 CE/ 963 AH) was a Kashmiri Sufi poet. He was commonly known by his pen name "Hubbi".

Early life
Khawaja Habibullah Nowshehri was born in the Locality of Nowshera, Srinagar, to his father Shamsuddin Ginai, who was a wealthy shopkeeper in the locality. Hence, Hubbi also used to work in the shop, selling goods. At a young age, Hubbi memorized the Quran and then studied Fiqh, Hadith, Persian Language and literature. Later he remained at the service of Mullah Husain Afaqi. His Framing of Verses and poetry was matured under Shaykh Yaqub Sarfi.

Death
Khawaja Habibullah Nowshehri Died on 19th Dhu al-Hijjah 1027AH. and was laid to rest in Nowshera, Srinagar. Every year on 19th of Dhu al-Hijjah his urs is celebrated in the Aastan Khawaja Habibullah nowshehri.